Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society

Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society SCHGS is an organization that strives to preserve and share the history of Shelby County, Illinois.

Moweaqua
09/10/2026

Moweaqua

Findlay Bridge Dedication
09/10/2026

Findlay Bridge Dedication

Tower Hill 1893
09/10/2026

Tower Hill 1893

Caught in the act!Apparently, wearing an “I Did Time at the Shelby County Jail” shirt does not give you permission to ta...
09/09/2026

Caught in the act!

Apparently, wearing an “I Did Time at the Shelby County Jail” shirt does not give you permission to talk to the prisoners.

We still have a limited number of our Shelby County Jail T-shirts available in Large and XL.

$25 each

Get yours before you have to explain yourself to the sheriff!

Order a Shelby County Jail T-shirt: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/45RWVL85ZTSFN

Did you ever take the taxi?
09/09/2026

Did you ever take the taxi?

This building was located on the northwest corner of Main and Morgan in Shelbyville.
09/09/2026

This building was located on the northwest corner of Main and Morgan in Shelbyville.

Another favorite! Do you remember going to Reabans?
09/08/2026

Another favorite! Do you remember going to Reabans?

09/07/2026

This week's episode features two Flat Branch residents who teach us how to read a plat map. Stop by during regular business hours to look over our collection of maps!

Join us as we honor Shelby County’s Revolutionary War patriots.The NSDAR Governor Edward Coles–Sally Lincoln Chapter and...
09/07/2026

Join us as we honor Shelby County’s Revolutionary War patriots.

The NSDAR Governor Edward Coles–Sally Lincoln Chapter and the Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society invite the public to a brief ceremony honoring the five American Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Shelby County and named on the memorial plaque at the courthouse.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. Program approximately 20 minutes
Shelby County Courthouse, 301 E. Main Street, Shelbyville

We hope you’ll join us as we remember these Shelby County patriots and their service during America’s fight for independence. 🇺🇸

The public is welcome.

Who remembers going to the Kay Drive In Theater?
09/07/2026

Who remembers going to the Kay Drive In Theater?

Address

151 S Washington Street
Shelbyville, IL
62565

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+12177742260

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